Full job descriptionJob Opportunity: CNC Lathe Operator / Setter

Bridgwater
Competitive Salary + Overtime
Double Days: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm

We’re looking for a CNC Lathe Operator / Setter to join a busy manufacturing team in Bridgwater.

This is a great opportunity for someone with genuine CNC turning experience who can operate machines confidently and carry out basic setting work.

About the Role
• Operate CNC lathes across multiple machines
• Change programs, tools and adjust offsets
• Carry out basic setting and first-off checks
• Work across two machines simultaneously
• Read technical drawings and check dimensions
• Maintain quality and production standards
• Progress onto more complex work with training

What We’re Looking For
• Hands-on CNC turning experience – essential
• Able to operate CNC machinery independently
• Some setting experience / understanding of offsets and tooling
• Fanuc experience preferred, but other controls such as Mazak or Heidenhain considered
• Comfortable working across multiple machines
• Positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn
• Strong team player with a desire to progress

Why Join?
• Strong and growing workload
• Clear progression opportunities
• Full training and development
• Overtime available
• 4% potential annual bonus
• 4+ weeks’ holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Opportunity to develop into more advanced CNC work

You don’t need years of experience — ability, attitude and a genuine CNC background are what matter.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential chat!